If you suspect that an elderly person has been abused or neglected, you have the following options to help the elderly:

• Refer the elderly and caregiver to community-based services to address caregiving issues and options such as day care centres.
• Refer the elderly to a hospital or clinic for medical attention.
• Refer the elderly to a social worker at the Family Service Centre (FSC) for counselling and practical assistance.
• Accompany or refer the elderly to make a Protection Order at the Family Court.
• Refer the elderly to Community Development Councils for financial aid.
• Accompany or refer an elderly person who has no other means of support to the Tribunal of the Maintenance of Parents to secure maintenance from his children for food, clothing and shelter.
• If there is an immediate threat to the elderly person's life, call 999.  Otherwise, a police report can be lodged at any Neighbourhood Police Centre (NPC).
• Continue to provide support for the elderly and monitor the situation.

Please note that it is important not to label too quickly, especially in elder abuse, as this may shut the elderly and his/her family off from receiving help. If you are unsure about what to do, call the Family Service Centre in your area or Singapore Action Group of Elders (SAGE) for advice.